Location: | London |
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Salary: | £41,732 to £48,350 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 7th September 2023 |
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Closes: | 9th October 2023 |
Job Ref: | PRESOFF00023 |
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.
Background
The School of Science and Technology (SST) is looking for two outstanding researchers as Presidential Fellows to nurture and develop research excellence in the areas of Machine Learning for Complex Engineering Problems and Quantum Computing Theory and Development of Quantum Algorithms. Our new strategy prioritises research at the frontier of practice. We foster important, impactful, and engaged research. With a unique vision of how to make a difference, you will shape the future of research at the University and in your own field. Three years of protected research time will allow you to pursue a high-quality and inventive research agenda and build an independent research career.
Responsibilities
You will lead or become part of an SST team, working on a specific, multidisciplinary research topic. You will collaborate with the School’s academics to publish research findings in conferences and journals, prepare new proposals for external funding, and support the supervision of doctoral students. Academic mentoring arrangements will be agreed to support development plans and help Fellows to reach their potential. You may be asked to undertake a limited amount of teaching in order to support your integration and to help prepare for a permanent academic position at the end of the Fellowship.
Person Specification
Applicants must have:
Please see the Role Profile and Person Specification for more detail.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for applications: 9th October 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 6th November 2023.
The roles are available from 2nd January 2024.
To apply and for more information, including contact links for informal enquiries and Frequently Asked Questions, please follow the Apply' link above.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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